I’m a sappy romantic. I’ll admit it. So unexpected from a romance author, I know! Flowers, chocolates, big gestures, sign me up. But after the flowers have wilted and the chocolates mysteriously disappeared, there’s some really weird things I find romantic.
If I get home after a long day, and the house is all clean and tidy without me ever saying a word about it, then you can bet I’m suddenly in the mood. If dinner’s made as well, then all bets are off.
And I’m not talking in the mood as in, “OK, here’s your reward”. As in I’m suddenly physically very attracted to my husband and not in the mood to wait. A clean house has somehow become a major turn on. What?
Which makes me feel very old fashioned! It’s not as if I’m usually responsible for all the chores or anything, we both pull our weight. The best explanation I can think of is that I’m naturally fairly lazy, and unexpectedly not having to do my share is a relief. Then, what can I say, he gets the benefit of that rush of happy hormones.
I’m still working out how I feel about this one. While I do, help a girl out! I’m not the only weird one am I? Anyone else have something odd that gets them in the mood?
Libby Cole 
We have three small boys . I get so tired of rocking them and chasing then to change then and put them to bed. But when my husband does it, I can shower at night take my time and have energy to get under the sheets with him.lol
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There’s a good point – I imagine with kids around some unexpected help gets you even more in the mood!
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Yes definitely. Lol
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I love this! I think there is nothing sexier than my husband wielding the vacuum and if he’s mopping our wood floors (which take up a considerable amount of square footage), hold back, there are sparks flying. Tonight is your night, bro!
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Haha too true! I HATE mopping, so that would definitely work for me.
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This made me smile. I have shown some love for that unexpected breakfast in bed 😊
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If there’s bacon involved, none of us stand a chance.
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I totally relate to the whole cleaning and domestic thing. That is a total turn on! The cooking too!
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Definitely the cooking – a man who makes great food will never be lonely!
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Libby, I reblogged this tonight, “Who knew Windex was such a turn on?”
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Love it, thanks!
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Of course! So cute!
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Reblogged this on LadiesWhoLunchReviews,etc and commented:
Who knew that Windex would be such a turn on? Or Pledge? Or a vacuum? We’re easy to please, guys! Writer Libby Cole shares her thoughts on romance and happy hormones …
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I have ‘a lot’ to say about this topic, so I wrote my own post. (Thanks for the idea!) I thought it would give a ping back, but it seems it didn’t? So, here are my thoughts abut this topic:
https://bookstogetlostin.wordpress.com/2016/01/12/discussion-romance-isnt-dead/
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I love this! And so very true, particularly about the big public proposals. Not a fan.
I’ve actually got a couple of book ideas based on the ‘once your together’ romance – I think authors stay away from them because new love is so fleeting, so intoxicating, it’s kind of nice to take that trip down memory lane. But personally, I think there’s some good stories to be told about how that love changes and grows! So keep an eye out, it’s definitely one I’m working on.
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I can totally see where you are going with this. I mean… Who wouldn’t like to have a husband that cares enough to do a little cleaning or organizing or even putting the plates and glasses in the cabinets?
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Right? And if you add food into the mix, I just don’t stand a chance.
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I know a guy who gets a hard on every time he sees his girlfriend taking care of her kids. So it’s not just women who get off on a little domestic action.
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That’s pretty cute – he’s a keeper!
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